Preventing Cell Damage with Antioxidants

Preventing Cell Damage with Antioxidants

In a human body, there are thousands of processes going on every moment. One of the processes of oxidation involves turning oxygen into energy, during which several free radicals are produced known as toxins. These molecules are harmful to the DNA and may cause cell damage. To prevent our body from this harmful toxins, antioxidants are needed which mops up these toxins and harmful molecules before they can do any damage to our body.

The cell damage caused by these unstable molecules may result in chronic diseases such as Cancer and Alzheimer. As our age grows, the process becomes even more severe. Or we can say that the cell damage is one of the reasons behind the aging process.

Diets rich in antioxidants such as Vitamin E and Vitamin C can subsidize the effects of oxidative damage as a result the process of aging can slow down. Other antioxidants that can prevent cell damage includes beta-carotene, lycopene etc.

Although there are no evidences of consistent clinical trials, yet we can rely upon the laboratory evidences and animal studies and presume that antioxidants can slow down and also possibly prevent the development of cancer.

It is also being suspected that development of cataract is also somewhat linked to oxidation of proteins in the lens of the eyes. The resulting vision loss can be prevented with the help of intake of antioxidants. Although the correct dose and combination of antioxidants is still not prescribed, yet a diet rich in vitamins and low in cholesterol and saturated fat is recommended for lowering the chances of cell damage.